NEW! ETOURISM SUMMIT AWARDS 2018

Are you attending eTS this October? We’ll be saluting the best in digital marketing in this series of unconventional––but highly relevant––awards in 13 original categories. So, let’s have fun and learn about some truly winning stuff from the eTS community.

Video Awards

Reality Check Award – Virtual/Mixed Video

Unleash the imagination and show everyone what cool looks like in this fast-changing 360-degree world of ours. We’re looking for thebest augmented, virtual or mixed reality video.

ADHD Video Award – Under 30 Seconds

May we have your undivided attention (for just a moment), please? We’re awarding very short storytelling videos in 6-second, 15-second and/or 30-second versions. Be quick about it!

Marathon Video Award – Two-Plus Minutes

Some stories just can’t be rushed. If your story has a beginning, middle and an end, how have you kept viewers interested throughout a long form video? We can’t wait to see.

“Live From….Anywhere!” Award – For Live Video

It doesn’t have to be live from New York and it doesn’t have to be a Saturday Night. We want to see the best use of live video, and something recorded on a smartphone will do just fine.

Digital Content Awards

It Deserved to Go Viral Award – Most-Shared Content

Greatness rewarded. Your campaign was so clever…and it really did deserve to go viral. So let’s help you out with some extra love and shares. Tell us all about it from concept to budget to distribution.

X-Ray Vision Award – Best Creative

You know your target audience better than the average bear. We want to shine a laser beam on the best realization of a creative based on a powerful “Aha Moment” traveler insight, because…epiphanies happen.

Peddling Influence Award – Best Influencer Campaign

This one is simple — just like dealing with social media influencers (LOL). Let’s find the absolutely most successful influencer marketing campaign, and learn why.

Content King and Queen Award – Most Effective Content Marketing

If the Content King married to a commoner, would she be the Content Queen? We say yes, because behind every successful Content King there’s a Content Queen. Let’s celebrate the best 2018 content marketing program in the eTourism Community.

Riches in Niches Award – Niche Marketer of the Year

“There’s gold in them thar hills!” We’re prospecting for the best niche marketing campaign. What have you dug up in some hidden corner?

Spam-Me-Not Award – Email Marketer of the Year

Seriously, this is important. The best email marketing campaigns uses so many tools: big data, best practice, personalization, graphics, a call to action. Now you can get even more out of your email signature by winning this award.

Post With the Most Award – Organic Engagement and Shares

Against the odds and the algorithms, you’ve captured great organic reach via shares. What percentage of your Facebook followers did your post or video reach without spending a dime? Capture a screenshot and tell us how.

Where the Magic Really Happens Award – Best Website

The internet is a crowded place. We’re calling for the most creative, effective destination website that combines speed, beauty, function and irresistible traction in turning browsers into travelers. Is it yours?

Other People’s Money Award – Best Digital Co-op Program

We like the math when 2+2=5. Have you jumped in with both feet (and a wallet) on one of the best ideas in a digital co-op program? Share the details, the budget and the ROI to win admiration at #eTS18.